Understanding Family Violence

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What was the leading cause of death among Australian children aged 0-14 years between 2004 and 2006?

  • Homicide
  • Illness
  • Injury (correct)
  • Accident

In 2006, what was the third most common type of injury causing death for Australian children aged 0-14 years?

  • Drowning
  • Assault (correct)
  • Traffic accidents
  • Poisoning

How many notifications of children and young people to Australian child protection authorities were there in 2007-08?

  • 500,000
  • 1,000,000
  • 317,526 (correct)
  • 100,000

How many of the notifications to Australian child protection authorities in 2007-08 were substantiated?

<p>55,120 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of women had experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?

<p>1 in 6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of women had experienced emotional abuse from a current or former partner according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?

<p>1 in 4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were women most likely to experience physical and sexual violence according to the ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012?

<p>In their home, at the hands of a current or former partner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often do Australian police deal with a domestic violence matter on average?

<p>Every two minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many domestic violence matters do Australian police deal with per year?

<p>239,846 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often is at least one woman killed by a partner or former partner in Australia?

<p>Every week (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged 14 and above reported risky drinking at least once a month?

<p>26% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular drug in Australia with a prevalence of 10.2% in the past 12 months?

<p>Cannabis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common drug of concern in the episodes of treatment provided by agencies in 2011-2012?

<p>Alcohol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle is not included in the overarching ethical principles for a Code of Ethics?

<p>Confidentiality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people have been victims of an illicit drug-related incident?

<p>8.3% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population has a prevalence of moderate-severe obesity?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common drug associated with adverse physical health effects such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

<p>Alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BMI range for underweight according to the text?

<p>Less than 18.5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged 15-64 experienced drug-related deaths globally in 2012?

<p>Unknown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people have reported risky drinking at least once a month among those aged 14 and above?

<p>26% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of intellectually disabled women in Australia are victims of sexual abuse or violent sexual encounters?

<p>70-90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated economic cost of family violence in Australia per annum?

<p>$13.6 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age group of women is twice as likely to experience physical or sexual violence?

<p>18-25 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total disease burden for Australian women aged 18-44 is attributed to family violence?

<p>5.1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of family violence?

<p>A pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of young women aged 14-19 to experience physical or sexual violence compared to those aged 18-25?

<p>Four times more likely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women with children seek homelessness services due to family violence?

<p>55% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of parents express safety concerns related to ongoing contact with the other parent after separation?

<p>1/5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the psychological interventions for individuals affected by family violence?

<p>Therapy to address trauma, coping mechanisms, and behavior modification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do social remedies for family violence include?

<p>Public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, and community-based support systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Family Violence and Psychology

  • Family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women, with 55% of women with children seeking homelessness services due to it.
  • Young women aged 18-25 are twice as likely to experience physical or sexual violence, with the likelihood possibly increasing to four times for those aged 14-19.
  • In Australia, 70-90% of intellectually disabled women are victims of sexual abuse or violent sexual encounters.
  • Separated mothers and fathers report emotional and/or physical abuse, with 1/5 of parents expressing safety concerns related to ongoing contact with the other parent.
  • The economic cost of family violence in Australia is estimated at $13.6 billion per annum, with 5.1% of the total disease burden for Australian women aged 18-44 attributed to it.
  • Family violence, also known as domestic violence, is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.
  • Psychology examines the prevalence and impact of family violence on individuals and society, including the long-term psychological effects on victims and the cyclical nature of abuse.
  • The causes of family violence are complex and multifaceted, involving individual, relational, community, and societal factors such as emotional and behavioral issues, social norms, economic stress, and family structures.
  • Psychological interventions for individuals may involve therapy to address trauma, coping mechanisms, and behavior modification, while treatments may include individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and specialized programs for abusers.
  • Social remedies include public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, and community-based support systems, as well as training for law enforcement and other professionals on how to recognize and respond to signs of family violence effectively.
  • Reflection is a skill that practising psychologists build into their days and is also a skill that improves over time, with different types and levels of reflection identified, including technical/analytical, personal, critical, and creative, each with different depths of reflection.
  • The levels of reflection range from superficial (non-reflector) to deep (critical reflectors), with deep reflection offering the most depth and critical reflection being associated with a high distinction level.

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